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Jamie Lyall

Paris Olympics: Men's rugby sevens team-by-team guide

Assessing the runners and riders in the men's draw of the illustrious Paris Olympic Games.

Opinion
Neil Squires

'RFU would live to regret moral guardian angel Sinfield's departure'

Though no longer England defence coach, Kevin Sinfield's value to the RFU should be blindingly obvious.

Analysis
Rikki Swannell

Paris Olympics: Women’s sevens team-by-team guide

The world’s best women’s sevens teams will compete at an electric Stade de France, but who will claim gold?

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Luke Norman

‘This one is about me’: Portia Woodman-Wickliffe targets fairytale ending in Paris

Portia Woodman-Wickliffe looks ahead to the final international tournament of her glittering career – the women’s Olympic seve…

Analysis
Brett McKay

Daugunu salvo shows why Wallabies work-rate is everything to Schmidt

The first of Filipo Daugunu's stunning double against Wales underlines the coach's early impact on Australia.

Analysis
Nick Bishop

How can fraying Wallabies maul handle Springbok brawn?

Joe Schmidt's defence of the driving lineout must take a quantum leap forward before the Rugby Championship.

Opinion
Gregor Paul

'The All Blacks won the series, but not in the way they wanted'

England exposed numerous frailties in New Zealand ranks and highlighted the need for a few selection changes.

Opinion
Mick Cleary

Mick Cleary: 'There is now a clear sense of identity about this England team.'

England will rue two Tests that got away from them in New Zealand but they have much to be optimistic about

Analysis
Nick Bishop

How Maro Itoje terrorised the All Blacks lineout

Scott Robertson has set-piece issues to address before the big beasts of the Rugby Championship loom into view.

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Rikki Swannell

Rikki Swannell: 'It was the most visceral reaction I’ve ever seen or heard in sport.'

Since its return to the games rugby sevens has captured the imagination and Paris should take that quality to the next level

Analysis
Francisco Isaac

Rugby at the Olympic Games - from the romantic to the ridiculous

From Moseley Wanderers to Romanian trailblazers, rugby has a fascinating relationship with sport's blue-riband event.

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Jamie Lyall

Diego Ardao: Doctor, guitarist and Uruguay's Olympic talisman

Los Teros' captain is an eclectic character, now intent on making history in Paris.

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